How to Order Baby and Child Meals
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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
Kids Airline Meals
Not sure how to order an in-flight meal for your child or baby? Find out everything you need to know about in-flight child meals here.
Child and Baby AIRLINE MEALS
What is a Child Meal?
A child's meal is an airline meal prepared especially for children. The meal may come in a smaller portion size or use foods with a plain flavour.
What is the code for a kids airline meal ?
The code for a child's meal is CHML. If ordering a child meal, always make sure you contact Alternative Airlines or the airline you are flying with at least 24 hours before your flight departure. For more advice on taking children with you on your flight, please visit our guide to flying with children and infants.
How do you order a child meal?
To order a child meal contact Alternative Airlines or the airline you are flying with at least 24 hours before flight departure and request a Child Meal (CHML). Although airlines endeavour to make sure that pre-ordered meals are delivered to passengers, it is always recommended to bring some extra food on the plane in the case of a mistake with your order.
Child Meal Emirates
Emirates allows its passenger to choose from a range of kids meals or airline staff will warm your milk or food. They also have milk formula and baby bottles on board if you need them. Children aged between two and 12 can enjoy the airline's kids’ meals.
Child Meal Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines provides a special meal for children. The meal comes in a smaller portion size using ingredients that are easy to bite and chew. The meal is suitable for children ages two to seven. Infant and child meals are available on all flights apart from between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Child Meal British Airways
Passengers can order a special meal for their child up to 24 hours before their British Airways flight. This can be done either by contacting British Airways, Alternative Airlines or by visiting the BA website. The airline offers nutritionally balanced meals for children and also has a "Feed Kids First" policy, which means your little ones will be some of the first people to tuck into their food on board.
Thai Airways Child Meal
Thai Airways provides both Infant/ Baby food (BBML) and Child Meals (CHML) on board its flights. The infants meal is recommended for infants up to 10 months old who are not yet eating solid foods. The Child Meal is recommended for children over two.
Child Meal United Airlines
Passengers on flights where meals are served are able to order special meals. The child's meal on board your United Airlines flight is recommended for children aged two to 12 years old.
Other Special Meals
For information on meat-free airline meals please visit ourvegan and vegetarian airline food page. For a list of airlines offering halal, Kosher or gluten-free meals, please visit our Halal, Kosher and gluten-free pages.
